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A company of fools

by Deborah Ellis

Henri has been living within abbey walls all his life, first in the care of nuns, then as a choirboy and scribe. When Micah arrives, his voice and presence bring a fresh breeze into dead places. Together, both must learn to live through the difficult times of France in 1348-1349.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?